Construction of Canopies in Carcross, Yukon

1. Summary
1.1 Services
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intends to retain a Contractor to provide construction services for two (2) wood canopies at the new detachment in Carcross, YK.

The contract period will be for 32 weeks from the date of contract award.
This procurement is subject to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Final Agreement.

2. Questions or Requests for Clarification

Questions or requests for clarification during the solicitation period must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority named on the ITT- Page 1 at email address Brianne.Leach @rcmp-grc.gc.ca as early as possible. Enquiries should be received no later than ten (10)) working days prior to the closing date identified on the front page of the Invitation to Tender. Enquiries received after that date may not be answered prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

3. General Information

3.1 Bidders are responsible for obtaining copies of bid forms, special instructions and amendments issued prior to bid closing, and are to ensure they are addressed in the submitted bid.
3.2 This procurement contains mandatory requirements. Failure to comply may result in rejection of your bid.
3.3 Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
3.4 Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
3.5 The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
3.6 Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

4. Indigenous Procurement:

4.1 The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.